Chapter 2162: You're Curious About Me

Chapter 2162: You're Curious About Me

Although a year had passed since the Xiao family's incident, when Xiao Ruojun returned to the capital, she still became the topic of conversation among others, especially Xiao Shi's parents.

Xiao Shi's father had just recovered from a serious illness, and facing the rumors and malicious visits, it was not a conducive environment for his health.

So, the three members of the Xiao family decided to temporarily live outside the city.

While the rest of the Xiao family's properties were confiscated, Xiao Shi's parents had their own assets, and they had made contributions in this incident. The Emperor wouldn't confiscate their family assets and even gave them rewards.

Therefore, the Xiao family had a villa outside the city. Not only that, they also owned four or five shops within the city.

Combined with the dowry Xiao Ruojun brought when she married, they still had considerable wealth. Even if they did nothing, with the income from those shops, as long as they didn't spend recklessly, they wouldn't have to worry about their livelihoods, and they could lead comfortable lives.

When Shu Yu came to the capital, she originally intended to visit the Xiang family.

However, Meng Yunzheng mentioned that Xiao Shi was not in the city, so Shu Yu decided not to go.

But she heard that Xiao Shi was living quite well outside the city. When she was recovering in Dong'an Prefecture, whether it was at Dongqing Temple or at the villa, she experienced the life of commoners.

Now at the villa, she started growing vegetables and fruits by herself. She had even considered raising chickens, but they were too noisy and disrupted her parents' rest. Plus, it was quite dirty, and Xiao Shi had grown up in a pampered environment, so she couldn't stand the sight of chicken droppings and duck dung.

Xiang Weinan would occasionally visit her outside the city, and their relationship was currently peaceful.

Shu Yu hadn't had the chance to go yet. She planned to wait until Meng Yunzheng finished his exams and then visit Xiao Ruojun.

Unexpectedly, she heard Xiao Shi's name from someone else at this moment.

A girl named Wu Ling was saying, "Lord Xiang is really something. Even if he divorces Xiao Ruojun, no one would blame him. After all, Xiao Ruojun married him by force, relying on that Royal Concubine Xiao's insistence. Now that the Xiao family has committed a crime, even if Lord Xiang divorces Xiao Ruojun, it's understandable."

"Why are you so eager for Lord Xiang to divorce his wife? Could it be... you have some ideas?" Another girl teased.

Wu Ling's face reddened slightly, and she scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Then she sighed, "Lord Xiang is so knowledgeable and talented, adept in both literature and military strategy. Many people are keeping an eye on him."

"No matter how many people are watching, Xiao Ruojun is still there. She's the legitimate wife, and those who are eyeing him can't just become concubines, right?"

Wu Ling sneered, "Of course not concubines, but... even if Xiao Ruojun is firmly in place, she has no power or influence now. If someone wants to harm her to clear the way, do you think it's difficult?"

"You... how can you say such things?"

"I'm just stating the facts."

Shu Yu's face changed abruptly when she heard this. What did this mean? Was someone planning to harm Xiao Ruojun?

Did this Wu Ling know something?

She wanted to listen more carefully, but the girl next to Wu Ling didn't want her to continue and immediately changed the topic, "By the way, what do you think County Princess of Wen'an intends to do with this shop she bought?"

"How would I know?" County Princess of Wen'an was a country girl, and Wu Ling had never paid much attention to her. "It's probably just some specialty products from her hometown. I don't think the business will do well."

Shu Yu slowly stepped back and then, as if she had just arrived, stood in front of the two, saying, "It seems like you're both quite curious about me."